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Air distribution adjustment
You can vary the air distribution in the
passenger compartment using the three
buttons 7.
Windscreen and side windows.
Central and side air vents.
Footwells.
Each press on a
button activates or deactivates
the function. The indicator lamp is on when the
button is activated. For a
uniform distribution
of air in the passenger compartment, the three
buttons can be activated simultaneously.
Maximum air conditioning
The system automatically adjusts the
temperature setting to the lowest possible, the
air distribution towards the centre and outer
vents, the air flow to maximum.
F

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ress button 9 to activate/deactivate the
function; its indicator lamp comes on/goes
of f.
Automatic visibility
programme
For more information on the button 1
" Automatic Visibility Programme ", refer to
the section " Front demist – defrost ".
Air conditioning on/off
The air conditioning is designed to operate
effectively in all seasons, with the windows
closed.
It enables you to:
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ower the temperature in summer,
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ncrease the effectiveness of the demisting
in winter, above 3°C.
F

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ress button 8 to activate/deactivate the air
conditioning system.
When the indicator lamp is on, the air
conditioning function is activated.
The air conditioning does not operate when
the air flow adjustment is inhibited.
To obtain cool air more quickly, you can
use recirculation of the interior air for a
few
moments. Then return to the intake of
exterior air.
Switching off the air conditioning may result
in some discomfort (humidity, misting).
System switch-off
Avoid driving for long periods with
the system off – risk of misting and
deterioration of air quality!
Pressing any button reactivates the
system with the settings that were in use
before the deactivation.
F

P
ress button 4
; its indicator lamp comes
on and all the other indicator lamps of the
system go off.
This action deactivates all functions of the air
conditioning system.
Temperature is no longer regulated. A slight
flow of air can still be felt, resulting from the
for ward movement of the vehicle.
Dual-zone automatic air
conditioning
Press the Air conditioning menu
button located under the touch
screen to display the system
controls page.
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11.Access to the secondary page.
12 . Passenger compartment pre-conditioning
(depending on version).
13. Selection of adjustment for the automatic
comfort programme (Soft/Normal/Fast).
14 . Mono-zone/Dual-zone.
15. "AQS" (Air Quality System) function
(depending on version).
The air conditioning system operates with
the engine running, but the ventilation and its
controls are available with the ignition on.
Operation of the air conditioning and regulation
of temperature, air flow and air distribution
in the passenger compartment are regulated
automatically.
Temperature adjustment
The driver and front passenger can each set
the temperature independently of one another.
F

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ress one of the buttons 6 to decrease
(blue) or increase (red) the value.
1.
Automatic visibility programme.
2. Recirculation of interior air.
3. Rear screen demisting – defrosting.
4. System of f.
5. Air flow adjustment.
6. Temperature adjustment.
7. Air distribution adjustment.
8. Air conditioning on/off.
9. Maximum air conditioning.
10. Activation of automatic comfort
programme. The value indicated corresponds to a
level of
comfort and not to a
precise temperature.
It is recommended that you avoid a
difference
of more than 3
in the settings for left and right. For maximum cooling or heating of the
passenger compartment, press the
temperature setting button down or up
until LO or HI
is displayed.
Automatic comfort
programme
F Press button 10 "AUTO " to activate
automatic mode of the air conditioning
system.
When the indicator lamp in the button is on, the
air conditioning system operates automatically:
the system manages the temperature, air
flow and air distribution in the passenger
compartment in an optimum way according to
the comfort level you have selected.
It is possible to adjust the intensity of the
automatic comfort programme by choosing one
of the settings offered in the secondary page,
accessible from button 11 "OPTIONS ".
To change the current setting, shown by
illumination of the corresponding indicator
lamp, press button 13


repeatedly until the
desired mode is displayed:
" Soft ": provides soft and quiet operation by
limiting air flow.
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Cigarette lighter/12 V
a ccessory socket(s)
F To use the cigarette lighter, press it in
and wait a few seconds until it pops out
automatically.
F

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o use a 12 V accessory (max. power:
120
W), remove the cigarette lighter and
connect an appropriate adapter.
You can use this socket to connect a
telephone
charger, a bottle warmer, etc.
After use, put the cigarette lighter back into
place straight away.
The connection of an electrical device
not approved by CITROËN, such as
a
USB charger, may adversely affect the
operation of vehicle electrical systems,
causing faults such as poor radio
reception or inter ference with displays in
the screens.
USB sockets
The USB socket located at the front
also allows a smartphone to be
connected by MirrorLink
TM, Android
Auto® or CarPlay®, so that certain
smartphone applications can be used
on the touch screen. When the USB socket is used, the
portable device charges automatically.
While charging, a message is displayed
if the power consumption of the portable
device exceeds the amperage supplied by
the vehicle.
For more information on how to use this
equipment, refer to the Audio equipment
and telematics
section.
Wireless smartphone
charger
It allows the wireless charging of a portable
d evice, such as a smartphone, using the
principle of magnetic induction, based on the Qi
1.1


standard.
The portable device to be charged must be
compatible with the Qi standard, either by
design or by using a
compatible holder or shell.
The charging area is identified by the Qi
symbol.
They allow the connection of a

portable device,
such as an iPod
®-type digital audio player, to
charge the device.
To achieve the best results, it is necessary to
use a

cable made or approved by the device
manufacturer.
These applications can be managed using the
steering mounted controls or those of the audio
system.
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Courtesy lampsInterior ambient lighting
The dimmed passenger compartment lighting
improves visibility in the vehicle when the light
i s p o o r.
At night, the interior ambient lighting comes on
automatically when the sidelamps are switched
on.
Depending on version, the ambient lighting
includes:
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wo LEDs located in the front courtesy lamp.
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ight source in the storage compartment at
the front of the centre console.
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ight source for each of the front footwells.
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lluminated bezels for the front cup holders.
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ight source for each of the interior door
opening controls.
The ambient lighting switches off automatically
when the sidelamps are switched off.
1.
Front courtesy lamp
2. Front map reading lamps
3. Rear courtesy lamp
4. Rear map reading lamps (depending on
ve r s i o n)
Front and rear courtesy lamps
In this position, the courtesy
lamp comes on gradually: -

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hen the vehicle is locked,
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hen the ignition is switched on,
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0 seconds after the last door is closed.
Permanently off.
Permanent lighting.
In "permanent lighting" mode, the lighting time varies
according to the circumstances:
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hen the ignition is off, approximately ten minutes,
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n energy economy mode, approximately thirty
seconds,
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ith the engine running, unlimited.
When the front courtesy lamp is in the
"permanent lighting" position, the rear
courtesy lamp also comes on, except if it
is in the "permanently off " position.
To switch off the rear courtesy lamp, put it
in the "permanently off " position.
Front and rear map reading
lamps
F With the ignition on, operate the corresponding switch. Take care not to put anything in contact
with the courtesy lamps.
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n unlocking the vehicle,
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n removing the key from the ignition,
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n opening a

door,
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n activating the remote control locking
button, in order to locate your vehicle.
It switches off gradually: The interior ambient lighting can
be activated or deactivated and its
brightness adjusted in the Driving/
Vehicle
menu of the touch screen.
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(a)Refer to the current legislation in your
country before installing a
child at this
seat position.
(b) Tilt the seat backrest to 45°, then install
the child seat.
Straighten the backrest until it contacts
the child seat's backrest.
(c) To install a
child seat on a rear seat,
"rearward facing" or "forward facing",
adjust the rear seat to the fully back
position with the backrest tilted.
Manual child lock
Manual system to prevent opening of a rear
d oor using its interior control.
The control, red in colour, is located on the
edge of each rear door.
It is identified by a
symbol marked on the
bodywork.
Locking Unlocking
F Using the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the left on the left-hand rear door,
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o the right on the right-hand rear door.
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sing the ignition key or the integral key,
depending on version, turn the red control
as far as it will go:
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o the right on the left-hand rear door,
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o the left on the right-hand rear door.
Do not confuse the child lock control,
which is red, with the back-up locking
control, which is black.
Electric child lock
Activation/Deactivation
F Press this button; its indicator lamp remains on for as long as the child lock is activated.
A message confirms the activation.
It is still possible to open the doors from the
outside.
F

P
ress this button again; its indicator lamp
remains off for as long as the child lock
is deactivated. A message confirms the
deactivation. Remote control system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls.
With the ignition on:
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The ABS and DSC systems ensure stability of
the vehicle during emergency braking.
If the emergency braking malfunctions, the
message "Parking brake control faulty" will be
displayed in the instrument panel.
If the ABS and DSC systems malfunction,
signalled by the illumination of one or both
warning lamps in the instrument panel, then
stability of the vehicle is no longer guaranteed.
In this event, stability must be assured by the
driver by repeating alternate "pull-release"
actions on the control lever until the vehicle is
immobilised.
6-speed manual gearbox
Engaging reverse gear
F Raise the trigger under the knob and move the gear lever to the left, then for wards. Only engage reverse gear when the
vehicle is stationary with the engine at
idle.
As a
safety precaution and to facilitate
starting of the engine, always select
neutral and depress the clutch pedal.
Engaging 5th or 6th gear
F Move the lever fully to the right to engage 5th
or 6th g e a r.
Failure to follow this advice may cause
permanent damage to the gearbox
(engagement of 3
rd or 4th gear by mistake).
Automatic gearbox (EAT6/
E AT 8)
Automatic 6 or 8 -speed gearbox with a push
s elector. It also offers a manual mode with gear
changes via control paddles situated behind
the steering wheel.
Gearbox selector positions
P. Park.
For parking the vehicle: the front wheels
are blocked.
R. Reverse.
N. Neutral.
For moving the vehicle with the ignition
off: in certain car washing machines,
when towing the vehicle, etc.
D. Automatic mode.
The gearbox manages gear changes
according to the style of driving, the road
profile and the vehicle load.
M. Manual mode.
The driver changes gear using the
steering mounted controls.
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A.Button P .
To put the gearbox into Park mode.
B. Unlock button.
To unlock the gearbox and come out of
P or to change to R , with the foot on the
brake pedal.
Press and hold this button before pushing
the selector.
C. Button M .
To change from automatic mode D to
permanent manual mode.
D. Gearbox state indicators (P, R, N, D) .Move the selector by pressing it for ward (
N
or R ) or rear ward ( N or D) once or twice,
if necessary going beyond the point of
resistance.
The push selector returns to its initial position
when released.
For example, to change from P to R , you can
either push for ward twice without going beyond
the point of resistance or push just once going
beyond the point of resistance:
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n the first case, the gearbox goes from P to
N , then from N to R .
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n the second case, the gearbox goes
directly from P to R .Steering mounted controls
In mode M or D, the steering mounted control
paddles allow the driver to change gear
manually.
They cannot be used to engage neutral or to
select or come out of reverse. F

P
ull the "
+" or " -" paddle towards you and
release to change up or down a gear.
Displays in the instrument panel
With the ignition on, the state of the gearbox is
displayed in the instrument panel:
P
: park.
R : reverse.
N : neutral.
D1...D8 : automatic mode.
S : Sport programme
M1...M8 : manual mode.
- : instruction not accepted in manual mode.
If the driver's door is opened with the ignition
on, a message is displayed asking you to put
the gearbox into mode P .
The state of the gearbox is displayed in the
instrument panel for a
few moments after
switching off the ignition.
Operation
With the engine running, if it is necessary to
press the brake pedal and/or the Unlock button
in order to change mode, an alert message is
displayed in the instrument panel.
Only appropriate attempted changes of mode
are accepted.
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With the engine running and the brakes
released, if R, D or M is selected, the
vehicle moves off, even without pressing
the accelerator pedal.
Never press the accelerator and brake
pedals at the same time – risk of damage
to the gearbox!
In the event of a
battery failure, you
must place the chocks supplied with the
vehicle tools against one of the wheels to
immobilise the vehicle.
Unlocking the gearbox
- From mode P :
F f ully depress the brake pedal,
F
press the Unlock button,
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hile continuing to press the brake pedal
and the Unlock button, select another
mode.
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rom neutral N , at a
speed below 3 mph
(5


km/h):
F

f
ully depress the brake pedal,
F

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hile continuing to press the brake pedal,
select another mode.
Engaging reverse gear
F Slow down until you come to a stop.
F W ith your foot on the brake pedal, press the
Unlock button.
F

W
hile maintaining the presses, select
mode R .
Manual mode
Switching to the mode:
F
w ith mode D selected in advance,
F

p
ress button M ; the green indicator lamp in
the button comes on.
Exiting the mode:
F

p
ush for wards once to return to D .
or
F

p
ress button M ; the indicator lamp in the
button goes off.
Switching off the ignition
To switch off the ignition, the vehicle must be
stationary.
Changing to free-wheeling
To put the vehicle in free-wheeling mode, with
the engine switched off:
F

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ith the vehicle stationary and the engine
running, select N ,
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s
witch off the engine,
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ithin 5 seconds, switch the ignition on
again,
F

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ith your foot on the brake pedal, push the
selector for ward or back once to confirm N
and manually release the electric parking
brake,
F

s
witch off the ignition.
After this time limit, the gearbox engages mode
P ; it is then necessary to restart the procedure. If you open the driver's door while mode N
is engaged, an audible signal will sound. It
will stop when you close the driver's door
again.
Special aspects of automatic
mode
The gearbox selects the gear that offers
optimum per formance, taking account of the
exterior temperature, the profile of the road, the
load on the vehicle and the style of driving.
For maximum acceleration without touching the
selector, push the accelerator to the floor (kick-
down). The gearbox shifts down automatically
or holds the gear selected until the maximum
engine speed is reached.
The steering mounted controls allow the driver
to temporarily select a
gear, if the road and
engine speed permit.
Special aspects of manual mode
The change from one gear to another takes
place only if the road speed and engine speed
permit.
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